Whitby Dunlops support Epilepsy Durham Region

Bring your pennies to January 9 game against Dundas Real McCoys

Oshawa This Week

WHITBY -- Load up your pockets with pennies and check out a rare mid-week Whitby Dunlops' game early in the new year.

The Whitby Dunlops will drop a puck in support of those living with epilepsy on Wednesday, Jan. 9 when the Dundas Real McCoys pay a visit for an 8 p.m. Allan Cup Hockey league game at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre.

The Dunlops are asking fans to share their spare pennies by bringing them to the game and donating them to Epilepsy Durham Region.

"Don't forget to check in those old junk drawers and dresser jars," encouraged executive director Dianne McKenzie, in a press release. "Your pennies can be put to great use."

The funds raised in the campaign will build a legacy to help support people with epilepsy. The funds will be used to supplement transportation costs to medical appointments outside of Durham Region to epilepsy clinics in Toronto and to assist with purchase of medications not supported through Ontario disability support programs.

To donate pennies and help build a legacy for those living with epilepsy, and to purchase tickets, contact Dianne McKenzie at dmckenzie@epilepsydurahm.com or 905-430-3090.

Each day 38 Canadians are diagnosed with epilepsy. Founded in 1987, Epilepsy Durham Region is the only agency providing epilepsy support within the region, including northern communities. Those involved devote their expertise, time and passion to the well-being of more than 12,000 individuals living with epilepsy in Durham Region. Visit www.epilepsydurham.com for more information.

Tickets for Dunlops' games cost $10 for adults and $9 for seniors and students.